Wynnstay Group Plc, Powys, U.K., announced on March 4 that it has purchased the Agricultural Division of family-owned Armstrong Richardson Group, Stokesly, North Yorkshire, which has served northeast England since 1925. Wynnstay said the acquisition opens up a new trading area for the company in line with strategic growth plans.
The unit provides a board range of crop inputs, including seed, fertilizer, and feed, along with grain trading services. The deal also includes the Yorkshire Green grass seed brand. All managerial staff, except for the family director, will transfer to Wynnstay. Wynnstay said the acquisition opens up a new trading area for the company in line with strategic growth plans.
The acquisition comes on the heels of Wynnstay’s Glasson Fertiliser’s own acquisition of Helm Great Britain Ltd. (HGBF) (GM March 5, p. 31). HGBF is based at the inland Port of Howden on the River Ouse near Goole, and produces and wholesales blended fertilizer. Glasson, which already had four blending plants in the country, is Wynnstay’s fertilizer blending and trading unit.
“These are highly complementary acquisitions which expand our presence on the eastern side of the country, and add modern blended-fertilizer production facilities,” said Gareth Davies, Wynnstay CEO, referring to both acquisitions. “They bring new customers to the group and staff with significant experience and local knowledge. We are delighted to welcome them to Wynnstay, and look forward to working with them to develop the opportunities ahead.”